NationStates Jolt Archive

6 And behold, the petty tyrants that rise from the ashes.
7 The dark phoenix, two of them, shadow the outlands.
8 One a misguided man, led by an invisible ideal, absurd as a flying teapot.
9 The other, the leader of an ancient cult.
10 Bent on calling the greatest enemy to Terra, and destroying all who inhabit it.


Leafanistani Wasser

The local Army had rebelled and refused to stand with the far-away 'Confederates' of either side. They overran the Air Force garrison and the Naval Base. They disregarded the 'Confederate' cease-fire and went rampaging about.

The Loyalists couldn't help as their Naval Forces were tied up bombarding the Reformist Navy which popped out of nowhere. Rumours flew about of flying ships, aircraft that made dragonflies look like amateurs and telescopes that could burn a hole straight through Kreigzimmer built ships.

Then a man rallied the forces. He declared himself High Chancellor of Wasser and deposed the Governour General. Soon his ultra-conservative platform won over the majority of the voters. Many fled to the neighboring Allied zones. The religious rhethoric grew and grew, more and more fled. Soon nearly 5% of the population had left. He grew nervous. He ordered the remainder stay, even if he had other plans for them.

Border with Allied Zones

The ditches were being dug with slave labour. Those who tried to leave were rounded up and put in charge of laying charges. Soon at around 2 AM it was complete and all throughout what was once Rovonia a massive eruption was heard. Tiny mushroom clouds filled the border area and the double chain-link fence shook like mad. A 5 metre wide, 6 metre deep trench had been dug by explosives and the slaves went inside to finish it up. They then began laying 'Bouncing Bettys' and anti-tank mines.

The next day it was complete, a massive anti-tank ditch, filled with mines and on the other side the foundation for a concrete wall were being drawn up. 2 metres thick and 5 metres tall with turrets for stationary gun emplacements, it was meant to keep others out while keeping the people in.

It was High Chancellor Adam Sutler's own Iron Curtain.

Leafanistani Saharistan

Kane had assembled his armies, the new battlesuits were well designed. He liked the Loyalist style, utilitarian, yet fearsome. Though he personally altered the paint so that the black would be the darkest black imaginable. A colour that seemed to suck light out of the room and contained the darkest nightmares.

He also changed the air filter, so that the eyepieces were a bright red, and lit from within. The air already came out chilled and with a hoarse sound. Made his foot soldiers seem otherworldly. He liked it, the propaganda value was immense.

He looked out into the Tiberium infested deserts and also smilied. His future was coming true. He returned to his holophone and called up General Slavik.

In the background were the remains of 'It'. A massive silver disc, 100 metres in diametre sitting in the Tiberium field. A victim of the highjacked Red Tidean SAMs. Kane chuckled to himself that the 'guests of honour' weren't resistant to such simple missiles.

Slavik was doing well, the training was complete and Tiberium harvesting was in full swing. The revolution was going to begin, and Kane didn't want to be late.

45 And Sutler took the children and threw them against the wall.
46 He declared the deaths to be the work of his dark god.
47 And the people cheered him on.


Leafanistani Wasser, Concentration 34

Here is where all the homo-'undesirables' under Sutler's neo-facist reign went. Lesbians, Gay men, even Bisexuals and those perceved to be 'queer' were sent. There they worked, building weapons, mainly the KF2 and 160mm Mortars but a few aircraft also went through the camp.

They were tortured, tied up against the wall and their genitals beaten with sticks and guns. Many died from bloodloss. Several bisexual women were given miscarriages that way. Many comitted suicide.

But to the public and the rest of the world, it is where society's dregs were sent for 'rehabilitation.'

Word got out though amoung those who still cared and the IGLBA (International Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance) found out. They staged a protest and boarded Aerochariot Flight 78 to Leafanistani Wasser.

Skies above the McKagan Zone, 23 kilometres to Leafanistani Zone

"This is Flight 78 calling for acknowledgement from Sutler Airport tower."

"..."

"Flight 78 to Sutler Tower, do you copy? Over."

"..."

"Uh...McKagan tower, Sutler Tower is not copying can you raise them? Over."

"*static*"

"Are we being jammed?"

Suddenly the cockpit was filled with a collison alert as a Red Tidean made SAM streaked toward the aircraft. The plane activated its thermal countermeasures but the missile was using both IR and UV and easily found its target. The missile impacted on the left wing and tore the Boeing 767 in two. The front section with the right wing intact spun out of the sky. It was throwing passengers and cargo out as it did so and crashed into the border zone, along the wall and smashed a hole straight through the fence and halfway into the concrete barrier.

The remaining section stayed in McKagan airspace for a short while before landing a few kilometres from the border.

Public Statement from the Moral Republic of Wasser

"Today we have made another stride in the advancement of Christian ethics. A group of vile homosexuals, and their Jewish and Muslim allies were approaching our fine nation and planned to sow dissent amoung the people and depose me, the High Chancellor for imaginary crimes. Is it wrong to do the work of God? I think not. Therefore we have removed the threat.

And to the rest of the world, what do you care that a few immoral homosexuals have been killed? We did what was right, in the name of God."

High Chancellor Adam Sutler
The Moral Republic of Wasser.

(OOC: Leafy, mind if I get in on this officially?)

OOC: Same here, sounds interesting...

(Just no more than 2 Divisions (max: 60,000) of forces, and if there is major dogpiling, I'll just remove those who came later).

(OOC: Nevermind. Give me mercenary pilots a mission.)

(OOC: Nevermind. Give me mercenary pilots a mission.)

OOC: Someone has to pay them to do that.

IC:

Leafanistani Saharistan

Kane began his first offensive. He ordered a few of his most fanatical forces, dressed themselves as terrorists to execute the plan. Kane wondered if it would work, it wouldn't matter in a while anyway.

Allied Border

The terrorists snuck their way past the suited guards and hit behind a small ridge. They loaded their 120mm mortars, each with a piece of tiberium attached to it. And began their onslaught, dropping the dangerous mineral and destroying the border fence and crossing the anti-tank ditch.

Soon enough the border guard tracked them down. The men with their orders turned the mortars on their own brethern. The plan had to appear geniune. An Attack Buggy was destroyed completely while a Tick Tank was damaged.

Kane's forces called up the Mercenary Fleet and soon the former Velkyan pilots were alerted that someone had a mission lined up.

It was for a simple bombing run with a LASER guided 2000 lb bomb to be dropped on the target.

Press Release from Global Jihad

We of Global Jihad have struck on again on our SWC oppressors. Today we have released the toxic mineral Tiberium, a gift from Allah, onto our enemies and the ground shall be poisoned beneath their feet. Soon they will be destroyed and we shall reign free, in the glory of Allah.

Those who have died tonight fighting for us are now enjoying the paradise that they get for being martyrs.

The release ended with the masked men firing their AKs into the air while screaming.

Kane smiled a bit and prepared the standard condemnation speech to be released to the press. It was going along great, though the speech was premature.

-Incoming Transmission:

FROM: Ministry of International Affairs of the Greater Chinese Region
TO: High Chancellor Adam Sutler

The Greater Chinese Region condemns your persecution of homosexuals and bisexuals. Although it is an internal affair of your nation, we cannot help but decry this perversion of justice and Christianity.

We are also horrified by your destruction of Flight 78. Our reports have shown that your SAMs opened fire on the civilian flight airliner without provocation.

Cease your attacks on innocents at once.

-End Transmission

-Incoming Transmission:

FROM: Ministry of International Affairs of the Greater Chinese Region
TO: High Chancellor Adam Sutler

The Greater Chinese Region condemns your persecution of homosexuals and bisexuals. Although it is an internal affair of your nation, we cannot help but decry this perversion of justice and Christianity.

We are also horrified by your destruction of Flight 78. Our reports have shown that your SAMs opened fire on the civilian flight airliner without provocation.

Cease your attacks on innocents at once.

-End Transmission

Official Reply

It is homosexual enablers like you that we here in the Moral Republic of Wasser hate. That plane contained terrorists, bent on destroying the great, wonderful, good people of our nation; and you support them? You sir are a terrible person who cares nothing for the truly innocent Christian lives here in Leafanistani Wasser.

Go back to your rice.

OOC: I'm trying to be as offensive as possible, many of you will see this OOC as unnecessary, but I get enough telegrams from idiots who think I'm serious.

OOC: Could Pythogria get involved in this?

OOC: Could Pythogria get involved in this?

OOC: Go right ahead, try not to jump immediately into military action, Kraven is kind of trying to destroy you.

OOC: Go right ahead, try not to jump immediately into military action, Kraven is kind of trying to destroy you.

OOC: Oh, yeah... this involves Kraven... sorry.

From: The Allied Union of Velkya
To: High Chancellor Adam Sutler

Watch your step, because the next may land on a Velkyan mine.

-End Transmission-

From: The Allied Union of Velkya
To: High Chancellor Adam Sutler

Watch your step, because the next may land on a Velkyan mine.

-End Transmission-

OOC: Can you fulfill a contract for Kane in Saharistan. He needs some 'terrorists' bombed.

Official Reply

A bit standoffish don't you think? Have you no concept of diplomacy?

[END]

[OOC: Leaf, can we not have much action in this thread for a bit? Just a few hours to a day, maybe? I've been meaning to tell you, but I was going to have McKagan forces in the colonies with Leafanistan construct fenses and fortress systems made out of a composite material that uses gold - something tiberium won't react to. Let's just cut off all the new people joining too. I have NO problem with the people who have already came in staying - but I don't want 500,000 people running around disregarding almost a year of RP'ing. I'll make a post in a bit, ok? Another question - McKagan doesn't have a border with Leafanistan in Rovonia, does it? If it didn't that would make things fun as Hal isn't around to RP his space. Expect McKagan to go on the offensive. I don't ICly (or OOCly) like Christian "morals" and will respond as such.]

[OOC: Leaf, can we not have much action in this thread for a bit? Just a few hours to a day, maybe? I've been meaning to tell you, but I was going to have McKagan forces in the colonies with Leafanistan construct fenses and fortress systems made out of a composite material that uses gold - something tiberium won't react to. Let's just cut off all the new people joining too. I have NO problem with the people who have already came in staying - but I don't want 500,000 people running around disregarding almost a year of RP'ing. I'll make a post in a bit, ok? Another question - McKagan doesn't have a border with Leafanistan in Rovonia, does it? If it didn't that would make things fun as Hal isn't around to RP his space. Expect McKagan to go on the offensive. I don't ICly (or OOCly) like Christian "morals" and will respond as such.]

[OOC: Can I at least fuck up Wasser a bit, I've always wanted to play the evil 'moralist.]

[OOC: Can I at least fuck up Wasser a bit, I've always wanted to play the evil 'moralist.]

[OOC: You can do things internally - but try to keep it FAIRLY small scale. You couldn't herd 400,000 homosexuals into death camps without McKagan launching cruise missile strikes and conducting the largest amphibious assault in McKagan history (i'm honestly considering landing a few MILLION Marines and whiping the "moralists" out.) Does this Christian regime have a navy or airforce? If you had no extended strike capability with them (why would anything be laying around there anyway? it would be off fighting) I'd be willing to let you have some fun for a while.]

OOC: Oh, yeah... this involves Kraven... sorry.

Kraven = Kane?

Sorry, I'm newb. :(

Kraven = Kane?

Sorry, I'm newb. :(

OOC: No but their battlesuits are similar. Read up on Kane of Command and Conquer and the Nod faction.

And McKagan, so far only 1,000 homosexuals are in the camp and those in the camp have been convicted of other crimes, it'll be small scale. Sutler is hateful, but graceful when he wants to be.

Official Reply

It is homosexual enablers like you that we here in the Moral Republic of Wasser hate. That plane contained terrorists, bent on destroying the great, wonderful, good people of our nation; and you support them? You sir are a terrible person who cares nothing for the truly innocent Christian lives here in Leafanistani Wasser.

Go back to your rice.

OOC: I'm trying to be as offensive as possible, many of you will see this OOC as unnecessary, but I get enough telegrams from idiots who think I'm serious.

"DAMN!!" Premier Zhou slammed his fist on the desk, sending papers flying and secretaries scurrying. He took off his glasses and rubbed his temples. It's been a long day. He looked at the reply again. Stuck-up bastards. He pressed a buttom on his intercom. "Send in the Minister of Defense."

Moments later, he heard a knock on the door. "Come in", the Premier sighed. "Have a seat." The Minister complied. "A situation has come up Leafanistan. A Christian regime has been set up and is now systematically exterminating homosexuals. Normally, an landing force would have been deployed already, but our hands are tied due to our colonization of Liantao Island. We do not have many forces to spare."

The Premier leaned back in his chair. "Dispatch two Guangzhou-class DDGs and three Jiangwei-class frigrates to Leafanistan, but stay in international waters. Defend and assist any fleeing refugees."

"Permission to fire at Leafanistani vessels?"

Zhou furrowed his brows. "Only if they fire first. Time is of the essence."

"Understood."

As the Minister walked out, Zhou closed his eyes and rubbed his temples again. It's definately been a long day.

OOC: No but their battlesuits are similar. Read up on Kane of Command and Conquer and the Nod faction.

And McKagan, so far only 1,000 homosexuals are in the camp and those in the camp have been convicted of other crimes, it'll be small scale. Sutler is hateful, but graceful when he wants to be.

OOC: I know who Kane is (Tiberian Sun ruled! :D ) but who is Kraven? And what battlesuits? You mean the Nod uniforms? Like these?
http://www.fansiteads.com/tiberiumsun/downloads/images/nod_inf1.jpg

OOC: No but their battlesuits are similar. Read up on Kane of Command and Conquer and the Nod faction.

And McKagan, so far only 1,000 homosexuals are in the camp and those in the camp have been convicted of other crimes, it'll be small scale. Sutler is hateful, but graceful when he wants to be.

[OOC: How would you like for me to do my new sort of thing with this Christian regime? IE, McKagan attempts to aid them in their survival and in return they tone down their hostile-y-stuff to homosexuals? It could turn into a McKagan puppet state to show how McKagan is really friendly to Christians while we kill them in another nation?... Or Wasser can be that other nation and turn into an IMAF base. :P]

"DAMN!!" Premier Zhou slammed his fist on the desk, sending papers flying and secretaries scurrying. He took off his glasses and rubbed his temples. It's been a long day. He looked at the reply again. Stuck-up bastards. He pressed a buttom on his intercom. "Send in the Minister of Defense."

Moments later, he heard a knock on the door. "Come in", the Premier sighed. "Have a seat." The Minister complied. "A situation has come up Leafanistan. A Christian regime has been set up and is now systematically exterminating homosexuals. Normally, an landing force would have been deployed already, but our hands are tied due to our colonization of Liantao Island. We do not have many forces to spare."

The Premier leaned back in his chair. "Dispatch two Guangzhou-class DDGs and three Jiangwei-class frigrates to Leafanistan, but stay in international waters. Defend and assist any fleeing refugees."

"Permission to fire at Leafani vessels?"

Zhou furrowed his brows. "Only if they fire first. Time is of the essence."

"Understood."

As the Minister walked out, Zhou closed his eyes and rubbed his temples again. It's definately been a long day.

OOC: Good to have someone else using Chinese tech. Also it is Leafanistani, not Leafani. Can I fluid time until the vessels are actually near our waters.

IC: Situation Room

"High Chancellor, the Chinese have responded, we have 2 destroyers, and 3 frigates, unknown classes though they don't appear to be too much of a threat."

"Respond with 'industrial calcium'."

"Yes High Chancellor"

Leafanistani Wasser Waters

From the other side it was visible that the Moralists have responded. Soon a few hydrofoils flew in and started a patrol parallel to the Chinese ships. After a while 3 Illium class destroyers appeared. Soon they were trailed by 3 very unusual looking destroyers with large domes. They appeared to be electronic warfare ships based on the size of the domes. And soon enough, miles away some more disposable ships, Ma'anshan class frigates appeared, about 6 of them, prepared for a standoff.

OOC: I know who Kane is (Tiberian Sun ruled! :D ) but who is Kraven? And what battlesuits? You mean the Nod uniforms? Like these?


Yeah, and Kraven was this evil corporatist nation that ran about with rather similar uniforms and caused a big mess and was finally destroyed. Now it is returning and this RP is one of the places Kraven was sighted.

Hey, Pengyou, do you mind if I destroy one of your ships covertly and you not automatically assume it was me?

[OOC: How would you like for me to do my new sort of thing with this Christian regime? IE, McKagan attempts to aid them in their survival and in return they tone down their hostile-y-stuff to homosexuals? It could turn into a McKagan puppet state to show how McKagan is really friendly to Christians while we kill them in another nation?... Or Wasser can be that other nation and turn into an IMAF base. :P]

OOC: Perhaps you could open up negotiations and get those who are 'declared homosexuals' shipped off to elsewhere via McKagan transport? Those who cause trouble will obviously remain in the country in work camps like all criminals.

[The MIDD Complex - Triesa McKagan]

"Sir, we've got a situation in Rovonia. A Christian regime has taken control in the Leafanistani section due to the lack of control from the mainland. They just shot down a passenger jet above our territory there, too."

The General on the other side of the table was a strategic genius. He always made a great show for the 24-hour news channels.

"Ok - get the MCID to recon that whole motherfucking country. Get the coastline, too. Mobilize the closest 50 Hamlin Class Attack Submarines to move into the area and provide close in support. Don't start an engagement yet though. I want a full 2 million Marines in Libertad, too. Close enough for an invasion and out of their range of recon. Get back to me once our submarines are massing in the area. We'll start before even launching a press campaign. That's something McKagan has never did before. We have what... 5 million troops in our section of Rovonia? They aren't going to touch that. We can sure as hell touch them, though..."

General Stark stook and walked from the room to go get coffee. To be preparing a massive assault he was utterly calm.

OOC: Perhaps you could open up negotiations and get those who are 'declared homosexuals' shipped off to elsewhere via McKagan transport? Those who cause trouble will obviously remain in the country in work camps like all criminals.

[OOC: McKagan doesn't like the military regime look, either. What about if McKagan offered to build a big ass embassy in Wasser to draw international attention and then tried to talk to Christians out of their hardline attidude?]

[OOC: McKagan doesn't like the military regime look, either. What about if McKagan offered to build a big ass embassy in Wasser to draw international attention and then tried to talk to Christians out of their hardline attidude?]

OOC: Sutler is trying to consolidate his support from the voters and make himself look like a hardliner on these issues. However, he is terrified he won't be able to repel an enemy attack from McKagan. So he'll work with McKagan and get McKagan off his back.

IC: Chinese/Wasser Standoff

It was night, the sun was due to rise soon, but most of the crew was awake to deal with nighttime ambushes. There was an unusual amount of radio traffic between the domed ships, mostly in the microwave band, and it seemed to be highly encrypted. Suddenly the transmissions grew and grew and shifted across the spectrums until it stopped.

Unseen to everybody else the object inside the dome turned toward the Jiangwei frigates. It aimed toward the closest one and a controlled burst of radio waves came out. Soon enough, every conducting metal came to life within the ship, it was as if a lightening storm burst within the ship's bowels toward the engine room, nearing the fuel compartment. The second dome on that ship was aimed toward the ship's bridge and after a quick burst, suddenly the bridge was lit with life, bolts of electricity would arc everywhere , frying all equipment and people indescriminately.

VVV Pretend this post came after the one below this one.

Yeah, and Kraven was this evil corporatist nation that ran about with rather similar uniforms and caused a big mess and was finally destroyed. Now it is returning and this RP is one of the places Kraven was sighted.
Ah. Thanks.


Hey, Pengyou, do you mind if I destroy one of your ships covertly and you not automatically assume it was me?


OOC: Sure. It'll add a bit of excitement. Can you make it one of the frigrates please, I wasn't kidding when I said our hands are tied. :D

IC: "Unidentified vessels sighted!" Admiral Wang stood up. "Whose?"

"Looks like the Leafanistanis, sir. Counting 1..2...3 Illium destroyers and a couple hydrofoils...wait...1...2......3 more destroyers, unknown class, I've never seen them before, sir!! Radar's also picking up six or more frigrates starboard side!!"

"Jesus H. Christ, they've must've got their whole fleet here. Send out an encrypted message to the rest of the ships. No one fires without my permission." Wang turned. "Are we in international waters?"

"Affirmitive, sir."

"Good. Arm the YJ-83 cruise missiles and get a firing solution on those destroyers. Have the ASW helo crew scout for enemy submarines, but keep away from those destroyers. We don't want to start a war, especially not now."

OOC: Sutler is trying to consolidate his support from the voters and make himself look like a hardliner on these issues. However, he is terrified he won't be able to repel an enemy attack from McKagan. So he'll work with McKagan and get McKagan off his back.

[OOC: This Sutler - what is his proper title? Is it ok if I just go ahead and claim that McKagan would have established the standard 105-acre Embassy/Small Town inside Wasser? It would make it easier for McKagan to address Sutler and get him to negotiate.]

[OOC: This Sutler - what is his proper title? Is it ok if I just go ahead and claim that McKagan would have established the standard 105-acre Embassy/Small Town inside Wasser? It would make it easier for McKagan to address Sutler and get him to negotiate.]

OOC: Maybe this is a chance to put the Concord Conference to good use?

OOC: Maybe this is a chance to put the Concord Conference to good use?

[OOC: McKagan will want direct talks. This guy isn't really loyal to any faction yet, is he? Regardless - he'll have one chance to agree to McKaganite terms before submarines come up from their crush depths and whipe out his navy as a sign.]

[OOC: McKagan will want direct talks. This guy isn't really loyal to any faction yet, is he? Regardless - he'll have one chance to agree to McKaganite terms before submarines come up from their crush depths and whipe out his navy as a sign.]

OOC: Sure, if you want.

[Encrypted Message]

To: Sutler
From: Imperial McKagan Embassy #7 - Waffer, Leafanistan
Subject: Direct Talks

The Democratic Imperium of McKagan has some official concerns to deal with regarding your current course of actions. Could we please arrange a meeting either at this compound or at your government headquarters?

OOC: oops, took too long writing prev post. :D
IC:
Admiral Wang was setting in his office, wondering how the hell he was going to get out of this mess, when the frigrate exploded.

He ran up onto the deck. "What happened?!!"

The officers on deck seemed just as bewildered as him. "I..I..I don't know, sir, everything was calm, then all..all of a sudden the...the frigrate just...just exploded..."

"IMPOSSIBLE!" He whirled around, facing the horror-stricken radio operator. "Did you pick up anything?! A sub?"

"A few moments before the explosion, we picked up large amounts of radio traffic..."

"There's no way they could have EW capabilities THAT powerful.."

Just then, one of the officers shouted, "Line for you, sir! It's from the other ships!"

Wang strode over and picked up the phone. "What is it?!"

"Permission to fire, sir? All cruise missiles loaded and locked on, pre-launch phase complete, missile safeties disabled..."

"HOLD YOUR FIRE!!" Admiral Wang shouted, suprising everybody, including him. He took a deep breath. "Hold your fire. We don't know who did it. There is no evidence the Leafanistanis attacked us. No one saw what happened. Put the goddam safeties back on." He slammed the phone back down.

"Organize a S&R team and search for survivors." Admiral Wang stared straight ahead. "Someone is going to pay for this."

In the distance, the wreck smoldered amid the screams of the wounded and maimed.

[Encrypted Message]

To: Sutler
From: Imperial McKagan Embassy #7 - Waffer, Leafanistan
Subject: Direct Talks

The Democratic Imperium of McKagan has some official concerns to deal with regarding your current course of actions. Could we please arrange a meeting either at this compound or at your government headquarters?

Official Reply

It would seem prudent to discuss with such a traditional and powerful ally of the Leafanistani people. How about in the Parliament building? It seems appropriate . Of coruse I will provide the best security.

OOC: oops, took too long writing prev post. :D
IC:
Admiral Wang was setting in his office, wondering how the hell he was going to get out of this mess, when the frigrate exploded.

He ran up onto the deck. "What happened?!!"

The officers on deck seemed just as bewildered as him. "I..I..I don't know, sir, everything was calm, then all..all of a sudden the...the frigrate just...just exploded..."

"IMPOSSIBLE!" He whirled around, facing the horror-stricken radio operator. "Did you pick up anything?! A sub?"

"A few moments before the explosion, we picked up large amounts of radio traffic..."

"There's no way they could have EW capabilities THAT powerful.."

Just then, one of the officers shouted, "Line for you, sir! It's from the other ships!"

Wang strode over and picked up the phone. "What is it?!"

"Permission to fire, sir? All cruise missiles loaded and locked on, pre-launch phase complete, missile safeties disabled..."

"HOLD YOUR FIRE!!" Admiral Wang shouted, suprising everybody, including him. He took a deep breath. "Hold your fire. We don't know who did it. There is no evidence the Leafanistanis attacked us. No one saw what happened. Put the goddam safeties back on." He slammed the phone back down.

"Organize a S&R team and search for survivors." Admiral Wang stared straight ahead. "Someone is going to pay for this."

In the distance, the wreck smoldered amid the screams of the wounded and maimed.

Transmission from Lead Ship

God Almightly, do you need assistance? We have hydrofoils ready and waiting to move in to help your men.

3 of the Dietz-class hydrofoils moved closer to the Chinese ships.

-Incoming Transmission:

FROM: GCR Lead Ship
TO: Leafanistani Lead Ship

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. We thank you for your help.

-End Transmission

-Incoming Transmission:

FROM: GCR Lead Ship
TO: Leafanistani Lead Ship

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. We thank you for your help.

-End Transmission

That was all that was needed. The hydrofoils moved forward slowly and using their IR/UV scanners they began to pluck men out of the sea. The dead were placed on deck underneath tarps and the burial at sea flags, so the living didn't have to see them. It was a grizzly job, in fact, no one except the command staff of the domed destroyers knew exactly what happened.

Official Reply

It would seem prudent to discuss with such a traditional and powerful ally of the Leafanistani people. How about in the Parliament building? It seems appropriate . Of coruse I will provide the best security.

[Reply]

Our Lieutenant Diplomat will be dispatched via a MH-75 Helicopter shortly.

[END]

-

With a fleet of 50 Next Generation SSN's moving toward Leafanistan at nearly 40 knots each, McKagan had a definate trump card. Each was at its maximum depth. That depth would be far greater than most older submarines. At that depth they cannot engage or be engaged easily and are even harder to detect. Eventually they will penetrate Wasser territorial waters and take up targets.

-

At the McKagan embassy/small fort a Blue MH-75 Helicopter with "Democratic Imperium of McKagan" painted on each side lifts off with Lt. Ambassador Brandon Dougherty aboard. Along with 8 MIMC Marines - it's only a short trip to the Parliament building.

ROYAL QXILUA TRANSMISSION SERVICES - 0.25c
Attn: Mr. Adam Sutler, Wasser Government
We condemn your fascist techniques of eliminating all 'undesirables.' People should be permitted to express any and all beliefs they concur with openly and without fear. The sexual orientation of persons (even if they are Leafanistani-Wasser citizens) should not be a government's issue. We in Qxilua wish to convey our aspirations of triumph of the anti-government forces. We also request that Mr. Sutler step down from his position, lest we be forced to send military personnel against our pro-peace policies.

Ben S. Kinsman, General 1st Class, Lord High, Commander-in-Chief, United Army of Qxilua

OOC: Mind if I join in the melee?

ROYAL QXILUA TRANSMISSION SERVICES - 0.25c
Attn: Mr. Adam Sutler, Wasser Government
We condemn your fascist techniques of eliminating all 'undesirables.' People should be permitted to express any and all beliefs they concur with openly and without fear. The sexual orientation of persons (even if they are Leafanistani-Wasser citizens) should not be a government's issue. We in Qxilua wish to convey our aspirations of triumph of the anti-government forces. We also request that Mr. Sutler step down from his position, lest we be forced to send military personnel against our pro-peace policies.

Ben S. Kinsman, General 1st Class, Lord High, Commander-in-Chief, United Army of Qxilua

OOC: Mind if I join in the melee?

Official Reply

More from the peanut gallery!

[END]

At the McKagan embassy/small fort a Blue MH-75 Helicopter with "Democratic Imperium of McKagan" painted on each side lifts off with Lt. Ambassador Brandon Dougherty aboard. Along with 8 MIMC Marines - it's only a short trip to the Parliament building.

Soon the helicopter was landing at the Parliament building, Red Tidean built SAMs searching the skies and patrols of elite soldiers guarding the building. Sutler waited at the other end of the red carpet.

Soon the helicopter was landing at the Parliament building, Red Tidean built SAMs searching the skies and patrols of elite soldiers guarding the building. Sutler waited at the other end of the red carpet.

LtA. Dougherty walked from the helicopter with six Marines in two armed with TRXi-19 Rifles - as per MIMC Diplomatic Policy.

The special thing about this envoy? Instead of simple ammunition designed to piece battlesuits they were armed with ammunition that kills if it even managed to scratch the enemy. How? Sarin was inserted in place of the high explosive used for the anti-Capitol Police round.

Walking down the red carpet was always fun for Dougherty. He liked pretending his band from Triesa had finally made it big and he was finally going to the award shows that McKagan was famous far. That wasn't quiet the case, but for the leather-ized member of the McKagan Imperial State Department it didn't really matter.

As he finally made it to Sutler he stretched out his arm for a handshake, turned his head, and said "Can we please make it inside before the media show up?"

LtA. Dougherty walked from the helicopter with six Marines in two armed with TRXi-19 Rifles - as per MIMC Diplomatic Policy.

The special thing about this envoy? Instead of simple ammunition designed to piece battlesuits they were armed with ammunition that kills if it even managed to scratch the enemy. How? Sarin was inserted in place of the high explosive used for the anti-Capitol Police round.

Walking down the red carpet was always fun for Dougherty. He liked pretending his band from Triesa had finally made it big and he was finally going to the award shows that McKagan was famous far. That wasn't quiet the case, but for the leather-ized member of the McKagan Imperial State Department it didn't really matter.

As he finally made it to Sutler he stretched out his arm for a handshake, turned his head, and said "Can we please make it inside before the media show up?"

Sutler scoffed, "It is important to show a good face, makes you look better. But the media won't be coming, they are being left at the gate. Follow me inside, we'll get talks started immediately. We have prepared dossiers on our great nation, and a humble offering of gourmet food for our guests. Nothing meal worthy, just something to snack on. Though if you wish, we can have a meal prepared."

Sutler scoffed, "It is important to show a good face, makes you look better. But the media won't be coming, they are being left at the gate. Follow me inside, we'll get talks started immediately.

Dougherty explained his previous statement, outright hoping that he wouldn't come off as paranoid. "I merely don't like being in the public eye. I'm part of McKagan's silent service, you see. The public tend to paint unfavorable pictures of people if they know what's going on."

We have prepared dossiers on our great nation, and a humble offering of gourmet food for our guests. Nothing meal worthy, just something to snack on. Though if you wish, we can have a meal prepared."

Dougherty truely thought that his life had just got alot harder. "Are... you declaring Wasser an independent nation from Leafanistan? That wouldn't be completely unheard of, you know? Your homeland is sort of blowing up a little bit. I'm also sort of shocked that you actually bothered to show good faith and prepare a meal. I ate before I came up here so I won't need any great quantity, but it's a great offering at that. Most of the time I end up eating MRE's."

On the deck of the GCRN Triumph, Leafanistanian territorial waters

It was silent, except for the lapping of the waves upon the hull and the scraping of the coffins on the rail. One by one, each draped with a GCR flag, the coffins of those who perished in the explosion and the ensuing inferno were lowered into the water. The sailors stood at attention as the coffins slipped under the waves and rested on the ocean floor. Once the last coffin disappeared from view, a 21 gun salute-a hero's farewell-rang out in the night.

"Salute!" barked the admiral, and in unsion two thousand sailors gave their last salute to those who gave their lives that fateful night.

Dougherty explained his previous statement, outright hoping that he wouldn't come off as paranoid. "I merely don't like being in the public eye. I'm part of McKagan's silent service, you see. The public tend to paint unfavorable pictures of people if they know what's going on."

Dougherty truely thought that his life had just got alot harder. "Are... you declaring Wasser an independent nation from Leafanistan? That wouldn't be completely unheard of, you know? Your homeland is sort of blowing up a little bit. I'm also sort of shocked that you actually bothered to show good faith and prepare a meal. I ate before I came up here so I won't need any great quantity, but it's a great offering at that. Most of the time I end up eating MRE's."

As they entered Parliament, Sutler spoke up again.

"I see, well...I understand."

After a bit of a silence he said "We are independent, and what is the Confederacy going to do? Issue a few proclamations? Throw a few words? They can't do anything. And what is with this shock over a good reception? We are civilized men after all. We can enjoy a meal, besides, what is the point of working so hard if all you do is eat the same stuff as grunts who just got in?"

On the deck of the GCRN Triumph, Leafanistanian territorial waters

It was silent, except for the lapping of the waves upon the hull and the scraping of the coffins on the rail. One by one, each draped with a GCR flag, the coffins of those who perished in the explosion and the ensuing inferno were lowered into the water. The sailors stood at attention as the coffins slipped under the waves and rested on the ocean floor. Once the last coffin disappeared from view, a 21 gun salute-a hero's farewell-rang out in the night.

"Salute!" barked the admiral, and in unsion two thousand sailors gave their last salute to those who gave their lives that fateful night.

OOC: Do you plan on staying in this theatre?

OOC: Yeah, sure, I want revenge for my frigrate :D

-Incoming Transmission:

TO: Sulter of Leafanistan-Wassex
FROM: Evan Zhou of the Greater Chinese Region

We would like to arrange a joint investigation of the explosion of the GCRN frigrate in international waters.

We await your decision.

-End Transmission

OOC: Yeah, sure, I want revenge for my frigrate :D

-Incoming Transmission:

TO: Sulter of Leafanistan-Wassex
FROM: Evan Zhou of the Greater Chinese Region

We would like to arrange a joint investigation of the explosion of the GCRN frigrate in international waters.

We await your decision.

-End Transmission

Encrypted Reply

Of course, we suspect it to be the work of homosexual terrorists wanting to provoke war between us. We will send over intelligence photographs we were sending via radio transmission to our electronic intelligence ships prior to the explosion.

[END]

-Incoming Transmission:

~ENCRYPTED~
TO: Sulter of Leafanistan-Wassex
FROM: Evan Zhou of the Greater Chinese Region

Thank you for your nation's cooperation on this matter.

-End Transmission

ROYAL QXILUA TRANSMISSION SERVICES - 0.25c
Attn: Mr. Adam Sutler, Wasser Government
We condemn your fascist techniques of eliminating all 'undesirables.' People should be permitted to express any and all beliefs they concur with openly and without fear. The sexual orientation of persons (even if they are Leafanistani-Wasser citizens) should not be a government's issue. We in Qxilua wish to convey our aspirations of triumph of the anti-government forces. We also request that Mr. Sutler step down from his position, lest we be forced to send military personnel against our pro-peace policies.

Ben S. Kinsman, General 1st Class, Lord High, Commander-in-Chief, United Army of Qxilua

OOC: Mind if I join in the melee?

-Incoming Transmission:

~ENCRYPTED~
TO: The Nations of Qxilua and McKagan
FROM: Premier Evan Zhou of the Greater Chinese Region

Three days ago a GCRN frigrate was attacked and destroyed in international waters near the coast of Leafanistan. We have reason to believe that it may been an attack by the Lefanistani Navy.

We had made contact with six destroyers and six destroyers a couple hours before the destruction of our frigrate. Our flagship also detected unusually high levels of radio traffic between three Leafanistani destroyers mounted with possible Electronic Warfare systems. Further inspection of the destroyed vessel revealed that all electronic circuits were fried moments before the ship exploded. Considering the electronics in our ships are made to sustain EMP from a thermonuclear device, this was no ordinary power surge.

If such an attack could be mounted by the Leafanstani Navy, the repercussions are enormous. The ability to fry shielded electronics and sink a frigrate by a surface ship is obviously a huge threat to regional peace and stability.

Of course, we have no proof. The Greater Chinese Region, although suspicious of Sulter's motives, is not willing to launch any preemptive attack on Leafanistan.

Howver, intelligence gathering is not out of the question. Unfortunately, currently we do not have the resources to unilaterally mount an intelligence operation aganist Leafanistan. I believe that a joint effort aganist Leafanistan is the only way to ensure the safety of all our nations. I hope that you will realize the importance of ensuring that such a weapon is not possessed by a psychotic dictator like Sutler.

We await your decision.

-End Transmission

After a bit of a silence he said "We are independent, and what is the Confederacy going to do? Issue a few proclamations? Throw a few words? They can't do anything. And what is with this shock over a good reception? We are civilized men after all. We can enjoy a meal, besides, what is the point of working so hard if all you do is eat the same stuff as grunts who just got in?"

"Leafanistan has no power to do anything right now, you are correct. Despite how much I hate to see our once former ally breaking apart, I do think you made a very wise decision. You now have the ability to control yourselfs and not go down with the burning ship. I'm not that shocked at the good reception from you. It's just that at my past assignments I was working with les civilized people who ended up giving me a Pepsi and some crackers. It takes some getting used to."

Dougherty was enjoying the idle chat, but that wasn't what he came here to do. He had some policy to change and he needed to start on that as soon as possible. Following Sutler around he started to talk again.

"I think the biggest concern is your overly Christian political setup. McKagan doesn't agree with the Christian sense of morality and the prosecution of homosexuals. Futhermore, you committed an act that would have provoked a declaration of war if you were anyone else. We have several things to talk about..."

General Stark sat in his dark room once more. Looking at a computer with various tactical data streams coming through from the submarine task force was his current job - one which could very well be the important one of the last few months.

All 50 of the submarines had entered the theatre. Half of them were poking around on the territorial waters/international waters line and preparing to provide missile attacks against the Leafanistani surface fleet should the order to engage be given.

The other 25 had the "fun" job. Every single Wasserian vessel deployed against the other foreign fleets had at least one submarine placed on an attack vector to it. At their maximum depth these submarines couldn't open their torpedo tubes - nor could any other submarine. Finding them was quite difficult as well, especially while watching other fleets. These vectors allow the submarines to quickly charge upwards, unload a snapshot of 6 torpedo's into the underside of the vessel, and then dive quickly. A hard threat to counter, they are.

"Leafanistan has no power to do anything right now, you are correct. Despite how much I hate to see our once former ally breaking apart, I do think you made a very wise decision. You now have the ability to control yourselfs and not go down with the burning ship. I'm not that shocked at the good reception from you. It's just that at my past assignments I was working with les civilized people who ended up giving me a Pepsi and some crackers. It takes some getting used to."

Dougherty was enjoying the idle chat, but that wasn't what he came here to do. He had some policy to change and he needed to start on that as soon as possible. Following Sutler around he started to talk again.

"I think the biggest concern is your overly Christian political setup. McKagan doesn't agree with the Christian sense of morality and the prosecution of homosexuals. Futhermore, you committed an act that would have provoked a declaration of war if you were anyone else. We have several things to talk about..."

They were inside now and there was a well furnished large hall, filled with chairs and stands for MPs. At the moment it was empty and in the center was a table filled with the 'meagre' snacks Sutler had promised. Slices of duck, caviar and all sorts of fancy refinements lined the table.

A servant took the cork out of a bottle of fine red wine, aged 12 years and poured it for the McKagan representative. Sutler declined, he being a former alcoholic didn't wish to touch the stuff.

"I understand, but my advisors informed me that it was a threat that had to be stopped. The airliner contained about 15 pounds of C12, smuggled in covertly pass a Algeristani checkpoint when the plane first took off in Algeristan. We believe the 'Internationale' or the the Communist Party in Algeristan is plotting against us. It sees us as a threat to Leafanistani and Communist hegemony. Our religious stance is in direct opposition to their ideals and they just needed a vehicle. Enter our friends the International Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance."

"You see, we have taken a negative stance on what we consider to be 'crimes against our Lord and savior', and the hardliners in my party would like nothing more than to line them up and shoot them all. However, that isn't an option, so we adopted policies to discourage them from staying here. Those who cause trouble, like all those who cause trouble are sent to work camps, a standard practice."

"Back on topic, the airliner, if you read the blue folder there," Sulter gestured toward a blue folder next to the national dossier, "it reveals our intelligence and photographs of the suspected terrorists. From cell phone intercepts and email decrypting we have put together a plan that involves them taking the C12 off the plane, into the airport and the IGLBA would start a protest there. After they gather enough people, the terrorists, would blow themselves, the IGLBA, and anyone around and probably a large section of the airport to kingdom come. Something, we couldn't take. However, revealing this fact to anyone else, would be a security risk. If Algeristan knew we were on to them, it could become full war. In fact I'm the only thing standing between the hardliners and full war. It is all very troublesome. I'm getting gray hair and I'm only 45!"

They were inside now and there was a well furnished large hall, filled with chairs and stands for MPs. At the moment it was empty and in the center was a table filled with the 'meagre' snacks Sutler had promised. Slices of duck, caviar and all sorts of fancy refinements lined the table.

A servant took the cork out of a bottle of fine red wine, aged 12 years and poured it for the McKagan representative. Sutler declined, he being a former alcoholic didn't wish to touch the stuff.

Dougherty slowly picked up his glass of red wine and took a sip. He wasn't a very big fan of wine - but sometimes likes to take in small porportions in order to see what's new on the market.

"This is good stuff," he started, "alot better than what I got in the last backwater nation I was in."

"I understand, but my advisors informed me that it was a threat that had to be stopped. The airliner contained about 15 pounds of C12, smuggled in covertly pass a Algeristani checkpoint when the plane first took off in Algeristan. We believe the 'Internationale' or the the Communist Party in Algeristan is plotting against us. It sees us as a threat to Leafanistani and Communist hegemony. Our religious stance is in direct opposition to their ideals and they just needed a vehicle. Enter our friends the International Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance."

"This is all grave news to me," Dougherty started. "I think this is where your problem is, especially with my own nation. What you're telling me here was unknown information until just now. Your government is coming off as a homophobic, bigoted society in the world view, i'm afraid. Could we strike a deal? Wasser will make NO attacks militarily, covertly or overtly, until the MISD can talk to your communist counterparts across the pond. We have an embassy there too - I'll fly all the way out there just to talk to them and cross check all this. You still shouldn't engage targets in McKagan military airspace regardless of how dangerous you think it is. IMAF could have possible divertly the plane into an oceanic landing and verification. It isn't your place to patrol McKagan airspace."

"Back on topic, the airliner, if you read the blue folder there," Sulter gestured toward a blue folder next to the national dossier, "it reveals our intelligence and photographs of the suspected terrorists. From cell phone intercepts and email decrypting we have put together a plan that involves them taking the C12 off the plane, into the airport and the IGLBA would start a protest there. After they gather enough people, the terrorists, would blow themselves, the IGLBA, and anyone around and probably a large section of the airport to kingdom come. Something, we couldn't take. However, revealing this fact to anyone else, would be a security risk. If Algeristan knew we were on to them, it could become full war. In fact I'm the only thing standing between the hardliners and full war. It is all very troublesome. I'm getting gray hair and I'm only 45!"

"Wow... you really have some up to date Military Intelligence," Dougherty said to act as if putting together a 'terrorist plan' got his attention. "Do you mind if I get some copies of this made to take my case to the MIDD and MISD? Could you also explain to me how you came across this information? Are their anymore cells out there you'd like for me to try and get Special Forces coverage on? Can you make a link between the communists and funding for these terrorists? I need copies of all the information you have on this, if you don't mind. I'll make a case for you with our people back in Triesa and we'll see what happens, ok?"

Dougherty slowly picked up his glass of red wine and took a sip. He wasn't a very big fan of wine - but sometimes likes to take in small porportions in order to see what's new on the market.

"This is good stuff," he started, "alot better than what I got in the last backwater nation I was in."

"This is all grave news to me," Dougherty started. "I think this is where your problem is, especially with my own nation. What you're telling me here was unknown information until just now. Your government is coming off as a homophobic, bigoted society in the world view, i'm afraid. Could we strike a deal? Wasser will make NO attacks militarily, covertly or overtly, until the MISD can talk to your communist counterparts across the pond. We have an embassy there too - I'll fly all the way out there just to talk to them and cross check all this. You still shouldn't engage targets in McKagan military airspace regardless of how dangerous you think it is. IMAF could have possible divertly the plane into an oceanic landing and verification. It isn't your place to patrol McKagan airspace."

"Wow... you really have some up to date Military Intelligence," Dougherty said to act as if putting together a 'terrorist plan' got his attention. "Do you mind if I get some copies of this made to take my case to the MIDD and MISD? Could you also explain to me how you came across this information? Are their anymore cells out there you'd like for me to try and get Special Forces coverage on? Can you make a link between the communists and funding for these terrorists? I need copies of all the information you have on this, if you don't mind. I'll make a case for you with our people back in Triesa and we'll see what happens, ok?"

Sutler turned more grave looking than before, a feat some would say. "This is the problem, if we don't come off at this, the hardliners will have me deposed and put in someone worse. As powerful as I can be, I'm still at the mercy of the people and what the people want is a ultraconservative platform. There is already talk of me being weak on homosexuals and foreigners."

"But you are correct, I need to take charge of these things and reign in the hardliners. Another incident like that would be tragic. I need to get my own government under control, we are still young, so there will be growing pains."

"However, on the topic of intelligence, we can't give you much data. Our methods are classified as our agents. Our intercepts are standard Leafanistani, and the hardliners instituted mandatory wiretaps for 'sinners' a few months prior. This came through our computerized system for the words "communist, ideal, internationale, homosexual, etc." You can take the dossier with you, it was printed out for a reason."

"I would also like nothing of these conversations to get out, to anybody unless absolutely necessary. What goes on in these rooms is private, and terribly valuable to my enemies. As for telling Algeristan, absolutely not. If they find out, we'll be ruined. Algeristan has a few silos I believe, and maybe a sub. We could be ruined. All of us."

Sutler excused himself to the restroom.

Dougherty was disgusted at what he was finding out about the Christian hardliners. He was also disgusted that this Sutler, who appeared to him as a nice person in general, was in constant fear for his life because of some bigots.

"Listen to me, man. As long as you tell me and-or any other McKagan official the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth; you will have our partial support. You will not be harmed while you cooperate fully. Hell, if you really think that your life would be put in danger so easily I could pull some strings and get a squad of Special Forces stationed here with a helicopter. You always have a room at the McKagan embassy. No one is harming that place. If you ever think your life is in immediate danger just call the embassy and tell them you're coming. I'll get every Marine I can out here. I think the IMA has a whole Tactical Air Assault division that could be here pretty soon, too."

"However, on the topic of intelligence, we can't give you much data. Our methods are classified as our agents. Our intercepts are standard Leafanistani, and the hardliners instituted mandatory wiretaps for 'sinners' a few months prior. This came through our computerized system for the words "communist, ideal, internationale, homosexual, etc." You can take the dossier with you, it was printed out for a reason."

"Do you have any information regarding the number of Algeristani nuclear silo's or their possible locations? What about the type of submarine and its dock? They won't do anything or McKagan will double its claim in Algeristan very, very quickly."

Sutler excused himself to the restroom.

Dougherty walked over to the table with food and picked at a few things. The duck was ok, but nothing special on a full stomach. He sat his glass of whine down. He was full for the moment.

Dougherty was disgusted at what he was finding out about the Christian hardliners. He was also disgusted that this Sutler, who appeared to him as a nice person in general, was in constant fear for his life because of some bigots.

"Listen to me, man. As long as you tell me and-or any other McKagan official the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth; you will have our partial support. You will not be harmed while you cooperate fully. Hell, if you really think that your life would be put in danger so easily I could pull some strings and get a squad of Special Forces stationed here with a helicopter. You always have a room at the McKagan embassy. No one is harming that place. If you ever think your life is in immediate danger just call the embassy and tell them you're coming. I'll get every Marine I can out here. I think the IMA has a whole Tactical Air Assault division that could be here pretty soon, too."

"Do you have any information regarding the number of Algeristani nuclear silo's or their possible locations? What about the type of submarine and its dock? They won't do anything or McKagan will double its claim in Algeristan very, very quickly."

Dougherty walked over to the table with food and picked at a few things. The duck was ok, but nothing special on a full stomach. He sat his glass of whine down. He was full for the moment.

Sutler sat down, sighed heavily, and said: "Ah democracy, every five seconds someone else badgers me about something, on my way back, some MP from nowheresville starts accusing me of making computer parts too expensive for his constituency. I have no idea what was going on and excused myself for state business."

Sutler rubbed his temples a bit. "I'll have a dossier prepared and shipped to the embassy by armed courier by tonight on the Algeristan situation. If they find out, we can have a serious issue on us."

A red phone the table rang and an advisor whispered over to Sutler. Sutler's eyes widened slightly. "Uh, some other business is coming here soon, I apologize , but we have to speed things up and perhaps map out what to do next time we meet."

OOC: A fancy way of me saying, Good night.

"I guess you need me to move out now, then? What's your decision on the Special Forces Security Detail with helicopter support? Whatever your decision is, just get back to me. You know the embassy's phone number and i'm sure I can get through here if I need to."

[OOC: Hey, can we have my embassy being beachfront, with its own dock and stuff?]

"I guess you need me to move out now, then? What's your decision on the Special Forces Security Detail with helicopter support? Whatever your decision is, just get back to me. You know the embassy's phone number and i'm sure I can get through here if I need to."

[OOC: Hey, can we have my embassy being beachfront, with its own dock and stuff?]

OOC: Sure.

"It is alright, while I may be a slave to the tyranny of the majority, I have enough loyal people in my ranks to be assured of my safety. Good bye and good luck."

Encrypted Message to Greater Chinese Region and McKagan

The results of our prelimineary investigation are as follows.

This is our current timeline.

Electronic Surveillence Ship K45 recieved a series of high-resolution photographs which took about 10 minutes to transmit fully and to verify the data was flawless.

During the last 2 minutes an electronic anomoly was detected by K34 on the side of the Jiangwei frigate in question. Then about 12 seconds later the bridge experienced the same anomoly and the frigate exploded.

We have analyzed the schematics and our own decommissioned Jiangwei Frigates which will be undergoing upgrades to Jiangwei-IV standards and have discovered a fault in the electronics of the Jiangwei Frigate which was minor but when combined with salt-water corrosion could be serious.

As is well known, chinese equipment cuts corners to save money. The circuit breakers on the Jiangwei Frigate, especially the internal circuitry was not made salt-water proof. The corrosion could have caused a fault in the circuitry. While this is nothing more than a minor power surge during increased alert status this is serious. The heightened alert status would keep power requirements high and the corroded wires would fault and overload the circuit.

With the engine recieving a constant 'accerlate' impulse from the damaged circuit breaker, it created a positive feedback loop that eventually resulted in the overload of the sensor array and the bridge causing fatal consequences. The option of shutting down the engine was now removed and the engine would rev up even more. At this high a speed and with that much voltage, the engine room, and sadly the fuel storage would become dangerous and eventually detonate.

All this woudl happen in the span of just a few minutes, far too short a time for anyone to react.

It is the findings of the commision that all Wasser Jiangwei-class Frigates add salt-proofing to their wires, at a substasntial cost of rewiring nearly the entire ship.

OOC: Sure.

"It is alright, while I may be a slave to the tyranny of the majority, I have enough loyal people in my ranks to be assured of my safety. Good bye and good luck."

"I'll talk to you later, then."

With that Dougherty walked from the room and met up with the Marines who were escorting him outside on the red carpet again. With the Wasser intelligence report under his right arm he boarded the helicopter again. It was secured, and eventually lifted off on the short flight back to the McKagan embassy.

With the possibility of an all out war breaking out in Wasser, and to be able to ensure Sutler that he's safe, the IMN decides to deploy a surface fleet. With most of the Super Dreadnaughts in dock or just preparing to pull it it's a perfect chance to deploy one to a possible combat zone.

The fleet is also a larger one in general to simply show that the IMN has made several investments. 10 Sartonia Class Battleships, 1 Zealous Class Super Dreadnaught, and 20 Avisron Class Destroyers leave Triesa City Waters to set sail for the Wasser conflict.

In Triesa's MIDD Compound General Stark sits at his desk. Still going over tactical data from all over the Leafanistani conflict. He recently recieved an appointment to lead the charge in reuniting Leafanistan into a secular, capitalist market.

"Look sir, we just got a copy of the Wasser accident report. They're calling it a problem with the ship."

Stark laughed out loud.

"Colonel, how many times do you know of a Frigate exploding and sinking because it got wet? I'm telling you, there's something going on with those big destroyers who look like they're loaded out for electronical warfare. No navy needs that many RADAR installations, especially when you're funding a primarily defensive force. I want you to make sure that we send each and every one of those things to the bottom if the Christians try to take over the nation."